Metroidvania Somber Echoes Announced for PC - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 02 March 2024 / 2,148 Views
Publisher Bonus Stage Publishing and developer Rock Pocket Games have announced Metroidvania game, game Somber Echoes, for PC via Steam. It will launch this Fall.
View the reveal trailer below:
Read details on the game below:
Take the role of the resurrected Adrestia and embark on an epic journey to prevent your twin sister from unraveling the universe. Master acrobatic combat, explore the Greco-Roman space vessel Atromitos, and shape your destiny in Somber Echoes.
Story
A cataclysmic event turned the once beautiful and proud Greco-Roman space vessel Atromitos into breeding grounds for infested horrors from an unknown dimension. In the aftermath, a mysterious force choses to interfere with destiny and awaken Adrestia from rubble and ashes.
As Adrestia, you are trying to stop your twin sister Harmonia from unraveling the universe, but many questions remain unanswered. In the search for answers you explore the vast space vessel while gaining powers, knowledge and skills that might shape your ultimate destiny.
Experience a Metroidvania where combat is about mastering acrobatic freedom. Explore an environment that embraces diverse gameplay styles to suit every player.
Stunning Environments
Beautifully crafted distinct districts.
Master the Spear to Your Advantage
The spear will extend player freedom and gain huge advantages in certain combat situations.
Progressive Traversal
Gain new powers to traverse new locations in addition will provide even greater player freedom in combat.
Parry and Counterattack
Timing parries in combat will be essential in Somber Echoes.
Game Features:
- Emotionally charged story inspired by Greek tragedies and Greek Mythology.
- Unique Greco-Roman science fiction setting.
- Visceral combat designed with player freedom in mind.
- Seven distinctive districts with their own visual identity.
- Acrobatic player freedom by design.
- Ultrawide aspect ratio support.
- Advanced visuals taking advantage of Unreal Engine 5.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.
